Atty. Dirk Stemerman

Atty. Dirk Stemerman

Co-Chair of Media Committee and Member of the Board of Governor's: California Applicants' Attorneys Association; Reporter: "Matthew Bender Labor and Employment Law Bulletin", 2004-2005; Contributor to "Workers First Watch" and "CAAments" publications, 2005-2006; Co-author and panelist--ATLA Convention, Seattle, WA, July 2006: "Representing Farm Workers, Migrant Workers, and Undocumented Workers--Overcoming Geographical, Social, and Language Barriers"; Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society. Recipient: Illinois College Press Award.

Salinas Salinas 24 Years Experience 24 year
Call (831) 867-6106

Profile Summary

About Dirk Stemerman at a glance

Dirk Stemerman is a Partner based in Salinas, California, practicing at Rucka, O'Boyle, Lombardo & McKenna. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on workers comp and ssd. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Central Distric (2002). Educated at Whittier College School of Law (J.D., 2001) and University of Illinois at Springfield (B.A. Political, 1998). Serves clients in Salinas, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Co-Chair of Media Committee and Member of the Board of Governor's: California Applicants' Attorneys Association;

Reporter

  • "Matthew Bender Labor and Employment Law Bulletin", 2004-2005
  • Contributor to "Workers First Watch" and "CAAments" publications, 2005-2006
  • Co-author and panelist--ATLA Convention, Seattle, WA, July 2006: "Representing Farm Workers, Migrant Workers, and Undocumented Workers--Overcoming Geographical, Social, and Language Barriers"
  • Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society

Recipient

  • Illinois College Press Award
  • Clerk, Department of Legal Services, California Teachers Association, 2001-2002
  • Volunteer, Watsonville Law Center

Practice Areas Explained

Dirk Stemerman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dirk Stemerman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Dirk Stemerman is one of 24,024 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Salinas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dirk Stemerman

Where is Dirk Stemerman's law office located?
Dirk Stemerman's law practice is located in Salinas, California. The firm is Rucka, O'Boyle, Lombardo & McKenna. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dirk Stemerman handle?
Dirk Stemerman focuses on workers comp, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Dirk Stemerman practiced law?
Dirk Stemerman has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Dirk Stemerman go to law school?
Dirk Stemerman earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A. Political, 1998).
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Education

J.D.
Whittier College School of Law
- 2001
B.A. Political
University of Illinois at Springfield
- 1998

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Central Distric
Admitted: 2002

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